Lifestyle
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15 Classic, Affordable Thanksgiving Recipes
Is there a better holiday than Thanksgiving? No gift-giving or costume-buying to worry about, and the much-loved food is surprisingly affordable to make. Even hosts who spring for a whole turkey can make up for the expense elsewhere on the…
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Starbucks Brings Back Its Holiday Lineup
Step away from that Pumpkin Spice Latte, because a new crop of seasonal drinks is descending on Starbucks. In what some coffee lovers no doubt see as the unofficial start of the holiday season, Starbucks is bringing back its holiday…
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The Worst Movies Ever Made, According to Critics
There’s a perverse sort of pleasure in a worst-of list, and if you’ve failed on Rotten Tomatoes, you’ve hit the big-time. The website aggregates critics around the country to give big-picture reviews of films. Our top 10 (bottom 10?) on…
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Don’t Expect Big Holiday Bargains This Year, Analysts Say
Are you tired of the word “inflation” yet? How about those dreaded “supply chain issues”? Join the club. Unfortunately, retailers remain plagued by everything from labor shortfalls to lingering shortages, and you’ll be footing the bill by paying higher-than-usual prices…
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Vintage Halloween Photos That Will Haunt You
Believe it or not, celebrating Halloween and photography have something in common — besides one being a good way to capture spooky costumes and face paint for posterity. Both became popular in the U.S. in the mid-1800s. From early spirit…
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The Most Shocking Election Upsets in U.S. History
After all the tumult and stress that the events of 2020 brought on America, the November Presidential election and its aftermath were just more shocks to contend with. But this was hardly the first contentious political outcome for the country. Here…
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Macy’s Brings Back a Beloved Holiday Tradition — With a Catch
Ah, this Christmas will be just like the ones of yore … well, kind of. While toys and trees may be in short supply thanks to supply-chain snags, there are…
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The Best Cold-Weather Gear on Amazon
Sure, it’s not full-on winter yet, but there’s enough of a chill in the air in most parts of the country to remind us that, as “Game of Thrones” once…
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Tips for Dining Out on a Low-Salt Diet
We all know too much sodium is a dietary danger, but the Food and Drug Administration wants restaurants and food companies to take action. The FDA recently issued voluntary guidelines aimed…
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The 14 Worst Halloween Candies for Your Teeth
If you ask your dentist, the scariest thing about Halloween is the damage all that candy can do to your teeth. Experts say trick-or-treat sweets aren’t quite so sweet when…
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TikTokers Who Are Over 60 and Still Slay
OK Boomers, You’re Ruling TikTok The social media platform TikTok can be an obsession for the younger generation, and the competition to rule the platform can be intense. However, the…
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14 Ways Parents Waste Money on Kids
Kids are expensive, despite some free meal deals and cheap family restaurants. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average cost of raising a child from birth to the…
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Pajamas, Sweats, and Leisure Wear Perfect for Working at Home
Are you one of the millions of Americans who have found themselves forced to work at home because of the pandemic? Working remotely does have its challenges, especially if the…
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The Easiest and Hardest Dog Breeds to Train
A cute ‘n’ cuddly pup has become something of a COVID commodity, with canines being scooped up at record numbers from shelters and breeders. As new (and sometimes inexperienced) owners…
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20 Things You Didn’t Know About Ben & Jerry’s
If, after digging into a pint of Chunky Monkey (or after you’ve made your own creamy concoction), you’ve wondered what it’s like to work at Ben & Jerry’s or how…
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Most Popular TV Show the Year You Were Born
Looking back, America’s viewing habits haven’t changed much over the years — at least as far as network TV is concerned. Long before “American Idol” there was “Arthur Godfrey’s Talent…
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Game-Changing Monster Trucks That’ll Take You Back
If massive suspension systems and 66-inch tires are your thing, if you can’t get excited about an engine unless it has four-digit horsepower, if watching junkyard cars get squashed like…
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Holiday Vacation Rentals for Families and Groups
Thinking of getting away with family and/or friends for the holidays? Now is the time to book — we’re seeing vacation rental properties get snatched up quickly already. If you’re…
